By: Amanda Guarragi Women do not get enough credit for everything that we do. Women go through more stages than men do. Our life is altered during adolescence because of menstruation; society’s beauty standards affect us more because of the idealized view of perfection, and then there’s a pregnancy that no one can prepare us for. Pregnancy and motherhood are by far the most traumatizing … Continue reading TIFF ’24: ‘Nightbitch’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi When we think about relationships and finding love, the hardships couples face normally aren’t part of the discussion. The hard-hitting questions and the complicated conversations help relationships grow. You want to see a future with your significant other, but the unknown is terrifying, considering many things that can go wrong. Communication and being on the same page with everything makes the fear … Continue reading TIFF ’24: ‘We Live in Time’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi Stephen King has been crowned the “Horror King” because of his ability to create a haunting and suspenseful atmosphere in his novels. His novels not only consist of the horror of the world or the evil people are capable of, but he also shows different sides of humanity. King’s novels are enriching when he ties supernatural elements with his characters. King uses … Continue reading TIFF ’24: ‘The Life of Chuck’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi Some born performers face hardships to get on a stage they’ve dreamed of. It’s not easy to be full of passion and stuck in a standstill trying to make ends meet. For some performers, a position on the Vegas strip dancing is comfortable, and for others, mostly younger girls, it may be a step in a grander pathway for what they’ve envisioned. … Continue reading TIFF ’24: ‘The Last Showgirl’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi There are moments in women’s lives that change their perception of beauty. When they are younger, the idealized beauty standards are subtle as women are conditioned by society through the representation of female bodies in media. It doesn’t affect young girls until they hit adolescence, and they are taught that you’re not as appealing once you hit a certain age. Watching celebrities … Continue reading TIFF ’24 Review: ‘The Substance’
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